Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), Maui Brewing Co. and Hawai`i Nui Brewing are pleased to present the 3rd Annual Maui Brewers Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 3 to 7 pm. It will be held in the new Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater area at the MACC in Kahului. The event is a fundraiser for The Center with net proceeds benefiting its arts and educational programs for students, seniors and the Maui community.

Garrett Marrero, founder and owner of Maui Brewing Co., comments: “The breweries invited to participate in the festival were chosen because of their commitment to making craft beer where quality, flavor and uniqueness comes before cheaper, bland and mass-produced beers. They all play an excellent role in the resurgence of great beer in America. With two successful festivals under our belt, Maui Brewers Festival has made a name for itself and is here to stay.”

Festival attendees will enjoy a leisurely day of sampling a wide variety of craft beers along with island style dishes from local purveyors such as 808 Bistro, Alexander’s Fish, Aloha Events Catering, Cake Bakery, Famous Dave’s, Flatbread & Company, Food for the Soul, Fred’s Mexican Cafe, Maui Brewing Co. Brew Pub, Maui Catering Company, Maui Culinary Academy, Maui Tacos, Whole Foods, Who Cut the Cheese, Wow-Wee Maui’s Grill and Zia Maria Gelato. On stage, the entertainment line-up includes some of Maui’s hottest bands and singers like ANUHEA and KANEKOA with Vince Esquire. There will also be logo merchandise for sale from Maui Brewers Festival and individual breweries as well as tons of prize giveaways.

The advance purchase general admission price is $45 per adult, which includes eight 4-ounce pours of beer, a commemorative beer glass, appetizers and desserts, and event parking. The $75 happy hour package features reserved parking, early entry at 2 pm for a private sampling with the brewmasters or brewery representatives, and a special amenity in addition to general admission for the entire event. Day of event pricing is $55 general admission and $85 happy hour package. MACC internet/phone fees apply. The festival is open to adults aged 21 years and over only.
Festival sponsors include Maui Brewing Co., Hawai`i Nui Brewing, Pacific Radio Group, Maui Time and Crazy Shirts.
Event tickets are available through the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Box Office.